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As we begin Lent, the holiest time of the Christian year, we keep in mind that our goal is to draw closer to God. During this six week period, when we prepare for the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we strive to become closer to Him by praying, fasting, and almsgiving. Lent reminds us of the sacrifice Jesus made for our sins.

At Holy Rosary, our student body is meeting every Thursday morning before school for a prayer service. In addition, a crown of thorns will serve as a visual reminder of Lent. The students will remove a thorn from the crown each time they sacrifice, say extra prayers, or do something for someone else. When we break for Easter, we hope to have removed all the thorns from Jesus’ crown.

At home, you and your children can also use this special time of Lent to make a fresh start and find peace with God. The eight Beatitudes are a wonderful guide for us during Lent. Recognize your need for God and be humble, mourn for your sins, be kind, long for Christ, show mercy, be selfless, be a peacemaker, and openly live for Christ. As you follow these principles in your personal way, your children are noticing, and you are sharing with them a picture of what a true disciple of Christ looks like.
We are all human and, we will fall, but again, another valuable lesson for your children, is to watch you pick yourself up and continue on.
May this lent bring you and your children closer to Jesus Christ.

God’s Graces to you!

-Mary Ann Gilman 

E-mail: magilman@holyrosaryregional.com